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LO02 SLK

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

70,716 mi
Last recorded70,716 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO02 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 70,716 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2026 70,712 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2025 66,622 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 63,811 miles

Rear subframe looks to have been welded but unable to see repairs due to underseal

Fail 9 Jul 2024 63,781 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn middle arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak both exhaust sleeves insecure (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 60,717 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes corrdred (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 60,717 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2022 56,975 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears at ferrals (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tires starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 56,062 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 55,526 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Mounting clamps corroding (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 53,707 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamps at rear broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 48,479 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 48,478 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 45,991 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust sleeves at rear silencer v joint corroded

under-trays fitted limiting inspection of some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2016 41,532 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 36,155 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread on 2 to 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2014 30,410 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2013 28,853 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 25,767 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 24,275 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 22,322 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 20,769 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 18,762 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?

Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,226
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
81,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,060
coil spring broken 11,334
Stop lamp not working 8,797
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,610
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8,088
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LO02 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 56,199 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Slk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LO02 SLK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Slk typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LO02 SLK registered?

LO02 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is LO02 SLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO02 SLK shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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